[April
01, 2014]
PEORIA ó Potentially
lifesaving blood donations can only come from generous volunteers. This
April, during National Volunteer Month, the American Red Cross invites
eligible donors of all blood types to roll up a sleeve and help meet the
constant need for donated blood.

Approximately 5,600 times a day
someone receives blood donated through the Red Cross. While all
types are needed, donors with type O-positive or negative,
B-negative, and A-negative are especially encouraged to give.

Visit
www.redcrossblood.org or
call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to learn more and schedule an
appointment.

Upcoming blood donation opportunity in Logan County:

April 15, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., at
Lincoln College, 300 Keokuk

How to donate blood

Simply call 1-800-RED CROSS
(1-800-733-2767) or visit
www.redcrossblood.org to make an appointment or for more
information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply
for patients. A blood donor card or driverís license or two other
forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who
are 17 years of age (16 with parental consent in some states), weigh
at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible
to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of
age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight
requirements.